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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,864 and 25,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,864 and 25,528 is: 34,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864 : 25,528 = 25,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864/25,528 = 25,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864x = 25,528 × 25,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864x = 651,678,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,678,784/18,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,546.16

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